TITLE: Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
VERSION: 23.10016.89.66 REV: D PASS: 5
DESCRIPTION:
This package provides the Realtek High-Definition Audio Driver. Audio drivers
allow the operating system to communicate with audio devices, such as speakers,
microphones, and headphones.
PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp174172
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp174172.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 4EAAA9000D6AFBB4B71C8F597CE8FFDF
SUPERSEDES: sp170028
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 18, 2026
CATEGORY: Driver-Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Pro x360 435 13.3 inch G10 Notebook
HP ProBook 445 14 inch G10 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 645 14 inch G10 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 655 15.6 inch G10 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 455 15.6 inch G10 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 24H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 25H2 (64-bit)

LANGUAGE(S): Global

WINDOWS UPDATE DRIVER-BIOS NAME LIST:
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. MEDIA Driver Update (6.0.10016.1)
Fortemedia AudioProcessingObject Driver Update (12.1.6003.6027)

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Includes the following drivers:
AMD Audio CoProcessor, version 6.0.0.89
Cirrus AMP Driver. version 17.54.59.438
Fortemedia Audio Effects Component Driver, version 12.1.6003.6027
Realtek Audio Driver, version 6.0.10016.1
Sonitude Audio Effects Component Driver, version 2.1.2.20
PREREQUISITES: NONE
HOW TO USE:
1. Download the file by clicking the Download or Obtain Software button and
saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where
the downloaded file is saved).

2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Restart the system after the driver installation is complete.

Copyright (c) 2026 HP Development Company, L.P.